Global economy
Volatility in food and commodity prices, together with geopolitical conflicts in Europe
were the major impediments that adversely impacted the global economy. These disruptions
led to runaway inflation in most economies of the world, prompting central banks to
tighten their monetary policy stance to rein in inflation.
According to the IMFs April 2023 World Economic Outlook report, the global economy
will register a growth of 2.8% this year before touching 3.0% in CY24. The European
Unions economy is projected to experience modest growth, driven by lower gas prices and
improved consumer spending. Supply chain constraints and market volatility have
considerably dampened consumer sentiment and lowered capital outflows.
Several nations continue to grapple with persistent demand- supply imbalances and
decadal-high inflation rates.
In the second half of the fiscal year 2022-23, the global economy appears poised for a
gradual recovery from the waning effects of the pandemic and geopolitical tensions. The
economic output is expected to witness steady growth, driven by stabilising inflationary
pressures, reviving consumer sentiment and investor confidence.
The employment scenario in the US and other advanced economies has recovered from
pandemic levels and rising disposable income is also likely to support growth in the
coming years, even though the instability in the banking system in the US may have global
ramifications. The rate hike cycle of central banks is peaking as inflation is gradually
stabilising.
Indian economy
The Indian economy demonstrated resilient growth amid geopolitical tensions and high
inflation-induced global economic headwinds. India has emerged as one of the fastest
growing major economies and, according to the final advance estimates of the National
Statistical Office (NSO), is set to register a growth of 7.2% in FY 2023. The growth in FY
2023 can largely be attributed to the relatively strong performance of the economy in the
fourth quarter.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is maintaining a stable monetary policy stance given
the sliding inflation trajectory, positive macro tailwinds and increasing consumer
aspiration. It maintained a hawkish pause and decided to keep the repo rate unchanged for
the second consecutive time.
The Indian Governments initiatives, such as the PM Gati Shakti (National Master Plan),
the National Monetisation Plan (NMP) and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) plan,
helped in fostering economic growth. Additionally, stronger prospects for manufacturing,
services, agriculture, and related industries, along with improved business and consumer
confidence, are expected to support domestic consumption. These factors coupled with
accelerated credit expansion, are anticipated to contribute to overall economic growth in
the near term.
The Union Budget, 2023-2024, has provided a promising outlook for the consumer products
and retail sector. The Governments emphasis on financial inclusion, measures to stimulate
rural demand, the Make in India initiative, and support for start-ups are expected to
create significant employment opportunities. This will result in an increase in disposable
income and consumer demand, leading to further economic growth.
Industry overview Indian real estate sector
India demonstrated extraordinary resilience to global uncertainties while maintaining
robust development in all sectors, owing mostly to strong domestic demand. The consumer
confidence and optimism were also evident in the real estate market, which rebounded from
a protracted downturn in FY 2023 and witnessed growth in all real estate-related segments
including residential, commercial, retail, and warehousing. Strong demand from homebuyers
has prompted developers to announce new projects, increasing supply and driving up real
estate prices in Indias main cities, where demand has surged in the preceding year.
In FY 2023, the property sales index climbed by 36% year on year, with a minor
sequential increase of 1.2% from October to December. The upward trend is due to increased
end-user demand for homeownership, which is complemented by growing confidence in
residential real estate as a secure investment option. 1
Increase in property sales index Outlook
The real estate markets in major cities will continue to increase in the upcoming year
due to surge in both current and new demand. Foreign investors, who intend to purchase
real estate in India in the future, have taken notice of the decline in the value of
rupee, which has dropped by 12% over the last eight months. Although there are few
headwinds but increased confidence among stakeholders and a rise in institutional
investment will promote the development of solid foundations for the real estate market in
major cities.2
Growth drivers
Urbanisation - Major corporations are getting more and more interested in
commercial real estate. In light of the recent reopening of several MNCs and large
business offices followed by adoption of a back-to-office strategy, this sector is one of
the fastest-growing real estate categories. The adoption of digitalisation, increased
tenant confidence and a host of other factors are contributing to the expansion of the
commercial real estate sector in India. Likewise, overall economic expansion, openness,
and competence have had an impact on the development and tenancy of commercial real
estate.
Foreign investments - The Indian real estate market has also been significantly
influenced by foreign investment. Due to the potential for long-term growth, a number of
significant foreign investors have recently poured money into the nations real estate
market. This has supported market stability by countering any decline in domestic demand.
Rebounding economy - The rebound in the economy have raised the demand for
commercial real estate. The long term commercial real estate contracts increase by 15% for
every 3 years. The developers make a substantial earning from their venture which
simultaneously supports the development of new office space projects. Additional factors
influencing the increase in demand include creative office space concepts, business-
friendly initiatives, and top-notch amenities for renters.3
Global furniture industry
The global furniture market is expected to grow annually at a CAGR of 5.02% for the
forecast period of 2023-2027. The furniture market is set to generate revenue of USD
766.20 billion in 2023, with the category of living room furnitures accounting for the
markets largest share with a USD 227.70 billion valuation.4 Industry expansion is also
being accelerated by the growing need for adaptable, multifunctional furniture that are
portable and fit easily in compact spaces. Product demand is additionally impacted by
residential and infrastructure development, such as the construction of community centres,
hospitals and government institutions.
Indian furniture industry
The rapidly expanding construction industry and the advancement of smart city
programmes are currently two major drivers favouring the furniture market in India. The
Indian furniture market is expected to grow annually at a CAGR of 8.19% for the forecast
period of 2023-2027. The markets largest category, home decor, is expected to generate a
market volume of USD 1.75 billion in 2023.5 A number of major drivers are driving the
market, including the continued rise of smart cities, the inclusion of cutting-edge
technology in manufacturing, and growing living standards.
Global laminates industry
The growing importance of the construction industry, which drives the laminates market
has been fueled by the rising demand for commercial space in both developed and emerging
nations as a result of the expansion of service industries like IT, BFSI and telecom. The
extensive features of high-pressure laminates and the rapidly growing construction sector
with rising purchasing power are the two aspects anticipated to increase demand for
laminates and support the expansion of the global market. The decorative laminate market
is projected to grow from USD 45.55 billion in 2022 to USD 71.0 billion by 2030 exhibiting
at a CAGR of 5.72% during the period between 2022 and 2030.6 The increase in demand for
decorative laminates, which are widely used in the construction industry, is driving
market growth. Performance optimisation of the product through technological innovation
and progress will increase its utilisation in downstream applications.
Indian laminates industry
Indias market for decorative laminates is primarily driven by rising consumer spending
per capita on home furnishings. The decorative laminates market in India is predicted to
grow at a CAGR of 5.8% between FY 2023 and FY 2028, reaching an estimated value of USD 2.4
billion by 2028. The increasing number of ready-to-assemble (RTA) cabinets, flooring and
furniture has
also influenced buyers to choose more contemporary styles for their home furnishings.
The need for ornamental interior items like laminates in gymnasiums, convention centres,
indoor sports clubs, and auditoriums has also expanded as a consequence of Indias brisk
commercial infrastructure development. 7
Global acrylic solid surface industry
The size of the global market for acrylic solid surfaces was estimated at USD 1,536.19
million in 2022. Moreover, it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.95% over the following
five years to reach USD 2,298.35 million by 2028.8 The key element driving market
expansion is an increase in the usage of aesthetically pleasing designs in a variety of
colours and shapes to decorate homes, as well as an increase in the rapid urbanisation of
non-residential buildings. Additionally, increasing research and development efforts in
the industry and rising demand from emerging nations will further open up additional
opportunities for the acrylic solid surface market during the projected period between
2023 and 2028.
Company overview
Stylam Industries is one of the fastest growing companies in the high-quality
decorative laminates and associated goods sector. In India, the company is regarded as a
pioneer in establishing the PU+ Lacquer Coating process and producing laminate finishes of
high quality and significant added value. They also manufacture solid acrylic surfaces and
panels using cutting-edge technology. With over thirty years of experience in the field,
the Company runs Asias largest single-location laminate production factory with a
diversified product line that caters to a wide range of customer demands. The Company has
also expanded into a new market and built a short cycle press capacity for laminating
impregnated paper on Medium Density Fibre (MDF) panels.
Opportunities
• Stylam Industries holds a dominant market position in southern India due to the
regions supremacy in the domestic material. The Company primarily focuses on increasing
investment and concentrate on growth in that region prior to turning their attention to
the northern, western and eastern part of the country.
• (Current Disposable income data to be added. Not available in any reliable
sources)
• Growing urbanisation is another key factor that is fuelling the expansion of the
Indian furniture industry. It is estimated that 40% of Indias population will reside in
urban regions by 2025 which will account for more than 60% of the overall consumption of
the country. Moreover, it also offers a business potential to the Company given it is a
significant player in the industry.
• Supportive government programmes such as the push towards the creation of smart
cities and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana are promoting the expansion of the real estate
sector9.
Challenges
• What are the potential challenges that the Company has faced in achieving its
revenue target?
• What changes has the company made to its business procedures with respect to the
challenges it has faced?
• What challenges did the Company have acquiring raw materials the year prior, and
how did it overcome those challenges?
Risk and mitigation
• Is there any new system that the Company has undertaken to identify potential
risks?
• What are the various strategies taken by the Company to mitigate those risks for
the year under review?
The Company operates with a clear organisational framework. To avoid any disagreements
or communication gaps between two or more departments, the information flow is explicitly
specified. Each Department has second-level positions set up to provide uninterrupted work
in the event that the functional heads are unavailable. In order to guarantee the
availability of raw materials, consumables, essential spares, and tools for scheduled
production programmes, certain policies are followed with respect to inventory
maintenance. A continuous process of efficient cost-cutting measures is being implemented,
considering the markets changing conditions.
Internal control systems
The Company has built internal control systems that are appropriate for its size,
operations, and complexity. These systems cover all of the crucial business areas that
qualified auditors and internal auditors routinely evaluate and test. The internal control
system assures that accounting management effectiveness and management information are
reliable, measurable and verifiable. The system also guarantees adherence to all relevant
rules and regulations, safeguards of the Companys assets, and the recognition of crucial
risk areas for effective mitigation.
Performance at a glance of last 10 years - standalone
PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR |
FY14 |
FY15 |
FY16 |
FY17 |
FY18 |
FY19 |
FY20 |
FY21 |
FY22 |
FY23 |
REVENUE |
184.9 |
213.8 |
249.4 |
294.3 |
338.0 |
460.6 |
462.2 |
479.5 |
659.4 |
952.13 |
% GROWTH |
32% |
16% |
17% |
18% |
15% |
36% |
0% |
3% |
38% |
44% |
EBITDA |
20.5 |
22.4 |
30.1 |
46.8 |
51.6 |
79.9 |
79.6 |
99.04 |
103.6 |
154.81 |
EBITDA MARGIN |
11% |
10% |
12% |
16% |
15% |
17% |
17% |
21% |
15.71% |
16% |
Other income |
2.0 |
0.7 |
0.7 |
0.1 |
0.0 |
1.6 |
1.0 |
1.1 |
8.0 |
1.4 |
Depriciation & Amortisation |
3.3 |
4.2 |
4.7 |
5.7 |
10.8 |
18.2 |
21.0 |
23.1 |
23.3 |
19.9 |
EBIT |
19.2 |
18.8 |
26.2 |
41.2 |
40.8 |
63.3 |
59.6 |
77.0 |
88.3 |
136.2 |
EBIT Margin |
10% |
9% |
10% |
14% |
12% |
14% |
13% |
16% |
13% |
14% |
Finance Cost |
6.7 |
4.9 |
6.5 |
10.0 |
7.7 |
11.4 |
10.9 |
6.0 |
7.83 |
8.2 |
PBT |
12.5 |
13.9 |
19.7 |
31.2 |
33.1 |
51.9 |
48.7 |
71.0 |
80.48 |
128.0 |
PBT Margin |
7% |
6% |
8% |
11% |
10% |
11% |
11% |
15% |
12% |
13% |
Extra-ordinary Items-Expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PAT- Reported |
9.4 |
9.4 |
12.2 |
19.6 |
20.1 |
38.8 |
18.9 |
55.3 |
61.0 |
95.9 |
PAT- Margin-Reported |
5% |
4% |
5% |
7% |
6% |
8% |
4% |
12% |
9.3% |
10% |
PAT- Adjusted |
9.4 |
9.4 |
12.2 |
19.6 |
20.1 |
38.8 |
34.1 |
55.3 |
61.01 |
95.9 |
PAT margin-adjusted |
5% |
4% |
5% |
7% |
6% |
8% |
7% |
12% |
9% |
10% |
Interest Coverage Ratio |
2.9 |
3.8 |
4.0 |
4.1 |
5.3 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
12.8 |
11.3 |
16.6 |
Financial PERFORMANCE |
FY14 |
FY15 |
FY16 |
FY17 |
FY18 |
FY19 |
FY20 |
FY21 |
FY22 |
FY23 |
Share Capital |
7.3 |
7.3 |
7.3 |
7.3 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
Other Equity |
27.3 |
36.7 |
49.0 |
69.2 |
138.1 |
177.0 |
195.8 |
251.2 |
307.98 |
403.9 |
Shareholders Fund |
34.7 |
44.0 |
56.3 |
76.5 |
146.6 |
185.5 |
204.3 |
259.7 |
316.45 |
412.4 |
Loan Funds |
73.3 |
81.7 |
117.0 |
184.0 |
162.0 |
189.0 |
118.5 |
59.2 |
79.5 |
46.9 |
Trade Payables |
14.3 |
13.1 |
21.0 |
18.4 |
34.2 |
27.4 |
35.5 |
51.5 |
58.0 |
39.8 |
Other Liabilities |
9.0 |
10.6 |
16.7 |
24.2 |
31.8 |
36.2 |
37.1 |
37.0 |
35.3 |
39.2 |
Total Liabilities |
131.3 |
149.4 |
211.0 |
303.1 |
374.6 |
438.1 |
395.3 |
407.4 |
489.3 |
538.4 |
Gross Block |
77.0 |
79.2 |
91.3 |
120.1 |
223.5 |
252.0 |
283.1 |
296.6 |
310.0 |
322.8 |
Net Block |
50.7 |
48.7 |
56.3 |
79.7 |
173.3 |
184.5 |
195.0 |
187.8 |
178.7 |
171.8 |
CWIP |
20.4 |
30.7 |
55.4 |
108.7 |
0.9 |
12.7 |
11.2 |
0.0 |
- |
12.8 |
Property held for sale |
|
|
|
|
49.0 |
49.0 |
|
|
|
|
Inventory |
24.6 |
25.5 |
43.2 |
53.9 |
60.9 |
66.2 |
66.7 |
71.9 |
132.9 |
159.8 |
Debtors |
26.3 |
33.6 |
40.2 |
46.9 |
57.2 |
78.9 |
87.4 |
98.8 |
118.7 |
125.9 |
Cash and Bank Balances |
3.6 |
1.9 |
1.5 |
1.4 |
4.3 |
2.2 |
6.1 |
15.1 |
7.6 |
25.7 |
Other Assets |
5.7 |
9.1 |
14.4 |
12.6 |
28.9 |
44.6 |
28.9 |
33.7 |
51.2 |
42.4 |
Total Assets |
131.3 |
149.4 |
211.0 |
303.1 |
374.6 |
438.1 |
395.3 |
407.4 |
489.3 |
538.4 |
Return Ratios |
FY14 |
FY15 |
FY16 |
FY17 |
FY18 |
FY19 |
FY20 |
FY21 |
FY22 |
FY23 |
ROE |
29.9% |
23.8% |
24.2% |
29.6% |
18.0% |
23.4% |
17.5% |
23.8% |
21.2% |
26.3% |
ROCE- Pre Tax |
19.5% |
16.5% |
17.7% |
19.1% |
14.5% |
18.7% |
17.3% |
24.8% |
26.0% |
31.6% |
ROCE -Post Tax |
14.2% |
10.9% |
10.8% |
12.0% |
8.7% |
13.9% |
12.0% |
18.0% |
20.28% |
24.2% |
Gearing Ratio |
1.9 |
1.9 |
2.0 |
2.2 |
1.8 |
1.6 |
1.5 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
1.30 |
Net Debt/Equity |
2.0 |
1.8 |
2.1 |
2.4 |
1.1 |
1.0 |
0.5 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.05 |
FA Turnover Ratio |
2.8 |
2.7 |
2.9 |
2.8 |
2.0 |
1.9 |
1.7 |
1.6 |
2.2 |
3.0 |
Inventory Days |
55 |
43 |
50 |
60 |
62 |
50 |
53 |
53 |
61 |
56 |
Debtor Days |
46 |
51 |
54 |
54 |
56 |
54 |
66 |
71 |
60 |
47 |
Creditors Days |
22 |
23 |
25 |
24 |
28 |
24 |
25 |
33 |
51 |
32 |
Cash Conversion Cycle |
79 |
70 |
79 |
90 |
90 |
80 |
93 |
91 |
70 |
71 |
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